update on me/ rant at the end...and picture

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on 12/23/09 1:10 am - Selinsgrove, PA

So I know I haven't updated in a while and I'm sorry. So I am going to do it now. Also, there is a question at the end (so if you want to jump down to it).

So on me first. According to my OBs scale..which I base my pregnancy gain/loss off of...as of Monday I weigh 174lbs. That is my first gain since I got pregnant. I started out at 199 when I got pregnant, got as low as 169, and am now 174...making me still at a loss of 25lbs. I doubt I will ever get at a positive gain this pregnancy and I am not complaining hehe.

As for baby girl, she is still a girl and gaining weight at a healthy pace…last checked she was 12 ounces (3 weeks ago). As for the Down syndrome scare, I decided not to get an amnio done. I am going to keep her no matter the results and if I do change my mind and want a definite answer I will do it at 30 weeks. Reason why I am not getting the amnio done is all my screenings and blood work has good back amazing, no concerns and the only thing they are basing this conclusion off of is a small nasal bone and a really tiny hole in her heart. After a serious conversation with the genetics counselor she said she is chalking up the small nose to genetics (since mine is so small) and the hole has already been determined to close by 30 weeks if not by birth (so not really a marker). So her and my OB both said if they were in my shoes they would not bother with the amnio as the chances of complications from it are higher than the chances of her having downs. So thats settled.

However, I am in the process of switching where I am getting u/s done. Why? Because the doctor they call in when tech needs help is a huge ASS. Hes the one who scared me originally when he couldnt find her nasal bone. Then when I went for my follow-up u/s he suggested the amnio again...basically telling me I needed to do it. I almost did it that day but the counselor even told me she wouldnt do it. Now when they called him in during my echo (standard procedure) he asked me if I had got it done and I told him no and I wasn't going to. He attempts to make me feel bad telling me I should get it done so I tell him why I am not. He tries to find the genetic counselors name so he can report her for giving me her personal opinion (btw in wasn't in my chart). In the end I had to tell him to back off. Just like the counselor isnt supposed to make my decision you cant either and I have already chosen not to. He gets all but wont you want to know if she does and the nasal bone is not controversial and yada yada ya and I have to stop him again and tell him do not bring it up again (as I was getting to the verge of tears over this again) and that I have researched this enough and yes it is controversial so do not lie to me and he gets pissy finishes the u/s, tells me the hole is small and should close by 30 weeks or birth, suggests a follow up u/s in 8 weeks (30 weeks) and walks out. The tech apologizes for his rude behavior (as she looked sad during the whole thing because I guess she could see the anger building in me) and tells me it will be fine.

So question, what would you do in this situation? Would you report him? If so who do I report him to?

Sorry this is so long but I didn't want to make multiple post and clog the board. But thats my update. And heres a picture...22 weeks. Oh and I had to finally give in and buy maternity jeans yesturday .

 

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Liz R.
on 12/23/09 1:24 am - Easton, PA
You look great - nice bump!

I would call the office and ask to speak to the office manager - go from there on reporting him!!

Good luck!

Liz
Tamilynn
on 12/23/09 1:25 am
i would defiinatly say something.... say something to your ob... they will forward your issue (as im sure they dont want any other of theiur pateints going through the same thing) or they will tell you where you can direct your complaint....

btw your pic is beautiful. such a cute baby bump... and that little girl of yours hasent drained mommys looks ;)
emily B.
on 12/23/09 1:30 am - MO
I would let your OB and the genetic counselor know. You can also file a complaint through your insurance company. My thought is if he was going to try and bully you into an amino what would he have tried bully you into doing next.
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SassySamara
on 12/23/09 1:42 am - San Antonio, TX
You look good. Nice bump. I would report the doctor. Otherwise, how else will they know. Not all doctors are blessed with good bedside manor, and it is not a requirement to be a doctor, BUT tact and professionalism is and the doctor may need a dose of reality or may not even realize how he/she comes across.

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SHANNYN B.
on 12/23/09 1:57 am
You look awesome!! Always report things that make you uncomfortable!! Not so much to cause trouble but to help for better care for yourself and others next time. I always say things now when I have situations like that. Although it took me till recently in life to do that sort of thing. :)
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tamiissunshine
on 12/23/09 1:59 am - Halsey, OR
You look beautiful!!!
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Zee Starrlite
on 12/23/09 3:56 am, edited 12/23/09 3:58 am

Oh Unique I feel so bad for you being treated this way.

I pray that everything is okay with your baby because that is what really matters.  Please do not stress yourself over this.

God Bless,
Leila

P.S. you look very beautiful - cute baby bump!!!


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on 12/23/09 4:18 am - Manahawkin, NJ
you look awesome!! 
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divagirl76
on 12/23/09 4:29 am
First off..you have a beautiful baby bump.  Regarding the Dr., definitely report him.  I think that it was a good suggestion to start with the office manager and also your insurance company.  I had a nurse get pushy with me about getting genetic counseling since both of us are carriers of the sickle cell trait and there is a 50/50 chance that the baby may have it.  I am claiming a healthy, happy baby and feel that we will cross that road when we get to it.  She wasn't as pushy as your ***** though.

Take care...
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